Seattle Mariners outfielder Victor Robles has provided an incredible breath of fresh air for this team and he seemingly wants to stay in Seattle, so should the M's lock him up now? We explore some of the possibilities below:
First and foremost, he's been hugely important to this team. Simply put, they don't lead the American League West by 1.5 games without him. He's been critical as a fill-in leadoff hitter and a fill-in centerfielder. Robles is hitting .349 over his 36 games with the Mariners and is carrying a 172 OPS+ with the team, and he's flashing all the skills that once made him a top-five prospect in the sport.
In Robles's case, the same thing is true. If he signs now, he could be missing out on 29 other suitors in the offseason who saw him play well for an extended period of time. He could be missing out on millions of dollars by signing early, but he's also ensuring he has something if he does regress again.
Would signing Robles now preclude the Mariners from doing other things we may think are interesting and necessary in the offseason? If Robles is guaranteed a starting spot, aren't you just rolling with Haniger and his $17 million club option and the other guys listed above? Would you really jettison Haniger just to make room for a fourth outfielder?
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Rojas, Moore, Robles hit consecutive HRs in 1st, Seattle Mariners beat White Sox 10-0Josh Rojas, Dylan Moore and Victor Robles hit consecutive homers in Seattle’s eight-run first inning and the Mariners beat the Chicago White Sox 10-0 on Friday night to end a three-game slide.
Read more »
Seattle Mariners Reporter Details Mariners Plans and Rumors as Trade Deadline ApproacAccording to Seattle Mariners Insider Adam Jude of the Seattle Times, the Mariners are still trying to add before the trade deadline, but they may not be looking to add big pieces. Here's the latest:
Read more »
Seattle Mariners OF and Pending Free Agent Says He Wants to Stay with MarinersAfter becoming a fan favorite with the Seattle Mariners this season, impending free agent Victor Robles says that he wants to stay with Seattle long-term.
Read more »
Rojas, Moore, Robles hit consecutive HRs in 1st, Mariners beat White Sox 10-0The Mariners beat the Chicago White Sox 10-0 Friday to end a three-game slide.
Read more »
Mariners Podcast: What We Need to See From Mariners Against Astros This WeekendAs the Seattle Mariners host the Houston Astros this weekend at T-Mobile Park, the 'Refuse to Lose' podcast discusses what we need to see from the M's as they try to stay out front in the American League West.
Read more »
Former Seattle Mariners Star Hits Huge Career MilestoneCongratulations are in order for former Seattle Mariners star Eugenio Suarez!
Read more »